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BF59 VFD

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 155,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Covered in paint. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 155,149 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone cradle and objects hanging from central mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Covered in paint. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 138,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 127,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 114,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 98,612 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 82,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush /o/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,021 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 21,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 17,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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BF59 VFD is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 50,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 VFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF59 VFD is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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